Radiation Therapist — Day Shift, Full-Time

The University of Kansas Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Staff Radiation Therapist for day shifts in Overland Park. The therapist will treat cancer patients under a radiation oncologist and plan treatments based on patient information.

Responsibilities include simulations, delivering prescribed treatments, patient education, documenting parameters, and performing dosimetry and safety checks. On-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate is required.
• Radiation Therapy Technical/Professional Training/Degree, certified is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in science-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to select appropriate immobilization and positioning aids for simulation and treatment.
• Performs simulations for tumor localization.
• Accurately delivers the prescribed course of treatment to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients under supervision.
• Provides patient education and monitors patients for treatment-related reactions and complications.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into EMR/paper records.
• Performs verification films/digital images per treatment plan.
• Uses diode dosimetry and TLDs for dose verification.
• Fabricates custom blocks and molds accurately.
• Completes simple MU calculations and interprets treatment plans.
• Enforces radiation safety requirements and monitors equipment for compliance.
• Retrieves patient information/images for simulation and treatment.
• Updates treatment room supplies and linen.
• Assumes on-call responsibilities as assigned.

Education

High School Graduate

Radiation Therapy Technical/Professional Training/Degree, certified

Bachelor's Degree in science-related field

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Staff Radiation Therapist for day shifts in Overland Park. The therapist will treat cancer patients under a radiation oncologist and plan treatments based on patient information.

Responsibilities include simulations, delivering prescribed treatments, patient education, documenting parameters, and performing dosimetry and safety checks. On-call duties may be required.